The "Master swordsman” who was reincarnated, wants to live freely - Chapter 135

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A corridor with a calm atmosphere. If you look at the ornaments, you can see that they are luxuries. Since Iris was born as a noble, she understood the value of the luxuries to some extent. However, for Iris, it was not something she was very interested in. She was more interested in the large axe that had been displayed on the way here, which had probably been used by veteran soldiers. Iris couldn’t help but let out a small sigh.

” Phew…….”

“So much for sighs, lady Iris.”

Iris’s heart skipped a beat. It seemed that the person behind her had heard her sigh.

“I know, Wellman.”

“Good. The lady representing house Reinfell should not behave badly.”

The old man with the glasses – Wellman Dalilton. His grey hair was slicked back, and even though he was already over 60 years old, his demeanor hadn’t changed since Iris was a child.

“I wouldn’t do that.”

“Then please stop pulling at your dress.”

“It’s a little too flashy, isn’t it ……?”

Iris frowned and questioned Wellman. What Iris was wearing was a crimson dress. She understands that when nobles meet each other in a formal setting, they should be careful about what they wear. This dress was also prepared by Wellman.

” What do you mean? It suits you well.”

“I’m not asking if it looks good on me, I’m asking if I can wear something plainer.”

“Do not say a silly thing. It’s your big day: …… You should wear your best clothes.”

Wellman said that confidently.

It made her feel a little guilty. –Wellman did not know that Iris intended to refuse this marriage offer.

Maybe he prepared the best outfit with such a wish that Iris’ marriage would be successful.

(……I’m sorry, Wellman. I have determined from the beginning.)

She apologized in her heart. She was not going to accept this marriage offer.

Iris herself understood very well that if she accepted the marriage offer, it was quite possible that she would not able be to become a knight.

It was not that she turned her back on succeeding to the throne. She knew that this marriage had the potential to determine the future of this country.

Her mother should have at least understood and approved of the marriage. It would not be too much to say that her mother entrusted the future of the house Reinfell to Iris.

However, Iris must not refuse the marriage since “she would become a knight”. Iris knows that this will cause unnecessary confusion.

It was something that Alta had warned her about before she came here.

(I can be myself with a firm attitude.)

Iris made up her mind and arrived at the destination. In front of a large door, a maid was waiting for her. She seemed to be a maid serving house Ranbelk. She was waiting here meant Wellman would also be waiting at the entrance. It meant that as representatives of house Reinfell and house Ranbelk, the guy who proposed the marriage would like to discuss the matter without being disturbed.

“I have been waiting for you, Miss Iris Reinfell. Mr. Cashel is waiting inside.”

“All right. Thank you.”

Iris smiled and the maid put her hand on the door and opened it. Wellman stayed in front of the door in silence, and Iris entered the room. Inside the large room – there was a young man who tied his long silver hair at the back and sat on a sofa in the back. He looked at Iris with golden eyes. As Iris approached him, the young man opened his mouth.

“It’s been a long time, Iris.”

The confident voice was a little – rather, a lot – different from the person Iris knew.

“…… Cashel?”

“Yes. Do you remember me?”

“We’ve met a few times at parties. “

“Yes, we did. I may have appeared a bit timid at the time, but …… not today. I’m here to make you mine, Iris.”[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]

Cashel said that clearly. Iris couldn’t help but clench her fists at his strong words. However, Iris was not so weak as to be overpowered.

“I’d also like to make something very clear about …….”

“You can’t get married to me. Is that what you are trying to say?”

“!”

Iris’s eyes widened in surprise. It was not hard to see why, since Cashel said it himself before Iris even started. She wondered why he had proposed to Iris, knowing that she had no intention of getting married.”

“…… Yes, that’s right.”

” It is not an easy decision to make when it comes to a marriage between nobles, much less between the four great noble households. But you and I – house Ranbelk and house Reinfell – at least are close now.”

“So does it mean that the marriage was not your main goal from the beginning?”

“Ha! Don’t be rushed. I knew that you didn’t want to get married. It would be easier if you could accept the marriage …… Now, the question is: Why can’t you accept my marriage offer?”

“This is because…..”

 At Cashel’s unhesitating question, Iris slightly choked on her words……. There are many ways to decline:” you are not my type” or “it’s too early to decide.” However, the connection between house Ranbelk and house Reinfell would not disappear by those words. This is because if you answer that way, they would say, “You will know about him after marriage. It would not be easy to say no, which is why marriage offers, especially with great nobles, are not something you can do casually.

“. …… There are rumours that you want to be a knight and not a king. Is that true?”

“I’m not in a position to decide whether I’m going to be king or not.”

“But if you refuse to accept my marriage offer, it would be possible, right?”

She wondered if Cashel had come to check it out. It was a far cry from the atmosphere of the Cashel that Iris knew, and it was a bit overwhelming. However, Iris took a small deep breath and looked straight at Cashel.

“I’m not going to reject that for now. But you and I are in the same position, aren’t we?”

“You mean you still intend to be king, so you can’t get married to me?”

“That’s it.”

“I see. It sounds like you dodged my question, anyway if you want to be king, you certainly can’t get married. But is that the right answer?”

“What do you mean?

 ” Do you think those words will convince the other nobles? I’m going to be a king. Unlike you, I can make a strong declaration. But are you refusing my marriage proposal because you “don’t know”? If that’s how you feel, wouldn’t it be better to get married to me? If you want to be a knight, I can make that wish come true for you.”

” There’s nothing you can do for me. There’s no point in trying to sway me. That’s my answer.”

She’s not going to be king – Iris, the most likely candidate for king, would be out. She has never heard it from Remyl, but Iris knows that she is in a situation where she shouldn’t make that clear. Not even Iris knows who should be king. However, it would be never acceptable for a person like Zeil to become king. She couldn’t throw away the possibility of becoming king. So, it’s not that she won’t become king – even with such a vague answer, Iris’ position is guaranteed. It would be painful to lie, but also as a representative of house Reinfell, she couldn’t throw away the possibility of becoming king.

” I was expecting a simpler refusal.”

“……?”

“Haha, that’s easy. You can’t get married to me because there’s someone else you like.”

“Wh…What are you saying!?”

Iris blushed and couldn’t help but squeal. The fact that someone immediately came to her mind when he said “someone else you like” made Iris strongly deny it without realizing that it would be a mistake.[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]